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Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Russian embassy said in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership with India, Moscow is committed to maintaining close dialogue with New Delhi on the situation around Ukraine.

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Russia's Ukraine attack: It is a tightrope walk for India, say ex-envoys

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India should watch the emergence of the situation and then see how others react, he said adding that Russia has stood by India in very difficult times.

Quad countries accept India's stand on Ukraine: Australia

Quad countries accept India's stand on Ukraine: Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

"No one has ever accused India of supporting what is going on in Ukraine. What India seems to be doing is trying to operate within the policy outlined by Nehru 65 years back," said a source.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

No ordinary terrorists: Russian expert

No ordinary terrorists: Russian expert

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

For such guerrilla operations at least two, three years of preparatory work with the involvement of experienced instructors is required.

15 killed in suicide attack in Russian city

15 killed in suicide attack in Russian city

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Six people were killed in an explosion in the Russian Caucasus city of Vladikavkaz in North Ossetia. Russia has been grappling with a Muslim insurgency in the North Caucasus.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Zverev cruise; Rublev exits

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

TUEs are issued by sports federations and national anti-doping organizations to allow athletes to take certain banned substances for verified medical needs.

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

French Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; De Minaur stuns Medvedev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic produced a superhuman effort to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France in the 13th and penultimate round of Candidates' Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday, his quest for the extraordinary placing him on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever World Championship contender.

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Russian hooligans see themselves as Kremlin foot soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Ultra-nationalist and schooled in their country's historical grievances, Russian soccer hooligans see themselves as fighting the Kremlin's geopolitical battles in miniature when they clash with foreign fans at the Euro 2016 tournament.

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

A day later, Hussain's family in Kerala are thankful he escaped but also know that many perils lie ahead.

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

In acceptance speech, Kamala warns Americans against re-electing Trump

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris used her forceful presidential acceptance speech to present herself as a leader who could unite the country to chart a 'new way forward' and warned Americans of 'extremely serious' consequences of putting her Republican rival Donald Trump back in the White House.

US, Russia call Jaishankar over UNSC vote, all eyes on India

US, Russia call Jaishankar over UNSC vote, all eyes on India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday evening on a draft resolution on Russia's military operation in Ukraine as well as the escalating situation in the eastern European country.

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead, gunman shouted 'Don't forget Aleppo'

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead, gunman shouted 'Don't forget Aleppo'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Russia has described the killing of Andrey Karlov at an art exhibition in Ankara as a terror attack.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.

2nd Russian nuclear submarine will replace INS Chakra

2nd Russian nuclear submarine will replace INS Chakra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The second SSN that India is negotiating to lease from Russia will only replace the Chakra, when its 10-year lease expires, reports Ajai Shukla.

From The Battlefields Of Ukraine

From The Battlefields Of Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A resident looks at buildings damaged by a Russian military strike in the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region.

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry's decision makers. Naturally, at the sign of a new crisis, the decision makers like to dip into those tumultuous decades to find ways to deal with the new shock, in addition, of course, to expert reports and forecasts. So, the industry bigwigs turned the pages of history to get a peek into the future of oil price movements after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Israel attacked Gaza in 2023, Iran-linked Houthi rebels pounded tankers crossing the Red Sea in support of Palestine the same year, and Iran rained missiles on Israel in 2024.

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At a media briefing, French President Emmanuel Macron said the G20 leaders' declaration "confirms" Russia's isolation for its attack on Ukraine and that the bloc is committed to "just and lasting" peace in the war-torn country.

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation, analysts said on the Iran-Israel conflict. The Iran and Israel conflict has escalated over the last few days. Iran first launched drone and rocket attacks on Israel, which retaliated by firing a missile. Crude oil prices have hovered around USD 90 per barrel since the conflict.

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Russia unleashed 35 kamikaze drones on Ukraine as many people slept, hitting critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv.

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dead

Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin dead

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Yeltsin was widely hailed as an effective reformer but his era was a traumatic period in Russian history.

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

NATO chief says 'monitoring situation' in Poland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday extended condolences to Polish President Andrzej Duda after the explosion in the east of the country, adding that the alliance is 'monitoring the situation'.

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semi-final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier.

Candidates chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Gujrathi falters again

Candidates chess: Gukesh holds Caruana; Gujrathi falters again

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Gukesh faced the in-vogue Italian opening as black against Caruana and the players battled it out in the main variation.

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Clinton blames 'Russian' plot, FBI e-mail probe for poll loss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Clinton has blamed her presidential election loss on the "unprecedented" events of Russian cyber hacking and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe into her use of her personal e-mail server.

Top scientist behind Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 'strangled to death'

Top scientist behind Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 'strangled to death'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Andrey Botikov, one of the scientists who helped to create the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, was strangled to death with a belt at his apartment in Moscow and police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder, according to a Russian media report on Saturday.

Sensex tanks 769 points; Nifty slumps below 16,250

Sensex tanks 769 points; Nifty slumps below 16,250

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Titan, Maruti Suzuki India, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hindustan Unilever Limited were the biggest drags on the Sensex, tumbling up to 5.05 per cent. In contrast, ITC, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Tech Mahindra and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.

Ukraine Lies In Ruins

Ukraine Lies In Ruins

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Ukraine.

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Council will vote on the draft resolution at 3 pm Friday (New York time), two days after it held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine just as Putin had announced Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

At SCO meet Doval flags double standards in fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In an address at a security conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the Kazakh capital, he also underlined the need for holding accountable the sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism, in remarks that came amid Pakistan's continuing support to various terror groups.

Ukraine dam collapse triggers fatal flooding; 16 dead, 31 missing

Ukraine dam collapse triggers fatal flooding; 16 dead, 31 missing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

According to Kyiv, Russia blew up the dam "in panic" ahead of a planned Ukraine counter-offensive, while Russia accuses Ukraine of launching "mass artillery attacks" on the structure to deprive Crimea of water and provide a distraction from the battlefield.